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The Top 18 Castles in Zwettl

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 18

beautiful castles to choose from in Zwettl. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 15, 2025

Rappottenstein Castle

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In the valley of the small Kamp, one of the oldest castles in the northwestern Waldviertel presents itself stylishly and proudly on a granite rock mountain.
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Arbesbach Castle Ruins (Stockzahn of the Waldviertel)

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You can climb the Ferdinandwarte/Alexanderwarte via 127 steps and from there you have a magnificent view all the way to the Alps.

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Austrian Freemasons' Museum at Rosenau Castle

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Rosenau Castle is known for its Masonic Museum; a visit is highly recommended.

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Arbesbach Castle Ruins

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The ruin is also called the stick tooth of the Waldviertel. At the end of the 12th century Hadmar von Kuenring had the castle built on a huge granite rock. …

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Lichtenfels Castle Ruins

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If you are traveling by the Ottensteiner reservoir, you should definitely stop by. The castle ruins stands on the peninsula in the middle of the reservoir Ottenstein and offers from …

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Dobra Castle Ruins on Lake Dobra

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Mighty ruin that is worth a visit.

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Waldreichs Castle

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Waldreichs Castle was first mentioned in a document in 1258 and in the Middle Ages belonged to a ring of fortified castles built to protect the Austrian Mark. In a …

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Schwarzenau Castle

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The Renaissance Schwarzenau Castle was first mentioned - as a castle at that time - in 1150. It was converted into today's castle in the 16th century. During the Second …

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Ottenschlag Castle

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The technical school for rural business and household management is housed in the castle, with a focus on tourism and event management.

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Dobra Castle Ruins

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Dobra ruins can be visited all year round. A donation of €1.5 must be paid when visiting the castle keep.

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The Top 18 Castles in Zwettl

Rappottenstein Castle

Arbesbach Castle Ruins (Stockzahn of the Waldviertel)

Austrian Freemasons' Museum at Rosenau Castle

Arbesbach Castle Ruins

Lichtenfels Castle Ruins

Dobra Castle Ruins on Lake Dobra

Waldreichs Castle

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Ottenschlag Castle

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